GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A Masonic time capsule containing a coin, letters and other small items wasn't to be opened until 1999 — 75 years after the dedication of the Masonic Country Club in Walker.

A self-described history buff, he's pored over minutes of the Grand Rapids Masonic Lodge No. 34 and discovered references to a "Cryptic Deposit" located on the site of the former Masonic Country ...

Three centuries of Masonic history are on display in Cedar Rapids. 'Celebrating 300 Years of Freemasonry, 1717-2017: Masonic Treasures of the Grand Lodge of Iowa,” opened in June and will remain ...

A new book called “Hidden History of Grand Rapids” will hit store shelves on Jan. 2, 2023.

Grand Rapids archivist, Matthew Ellis, talks about the stories featured in his brand new book, "Hidden History of Grand Rapids" and how they're connected to local landmarks and organizations today.

"Hidden History of Grand Rapids" is available at Schuler's, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and other local bookstores. To discover more about this book, visit ArcadiaPublishing.com.

Established in 1854, the Grand Rapids Public Museum proudly holds the title of Michigan's oldest museum. Established in 1854, ... history, and culture. "This is a vibrant place.